Trib Talk: July 8, 2017

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Jul 8, 2017 at 1:01 AM

I read the recent column by Mr. Clark ... He got pulled over for not signaling a turn. That's not news — his commentary about what occurred is though. Watched the video cam of it — would his story be considered embellishment, hyperbole, incitement? Or — can the trending term "false News" be applied? Our law enforcement puts their lives on the line every day ... whether it is to apprehend a rapist, search for a missing child, arrest a drug dealer or even possibly get shot by someone sitting in a car waiting with a gun for them to walk up to talk about a driving violation. I saw nothing in the dash cam indicating he was abused in any way. I heard nothing that was a verbal attack, no insulting comments, no issued commands ... nothing. He was definitely in another zone — because there is nothing to substantiate his column, other than maybe pride that his driving record now has a ticket on it. We need to give law enforcement a little more credit, huh? And Tribune, why would these statements not be verified before going to press?

Ol’ Clark, You were clearly in the wrong according to the police video! You were the person that was slightly belligerent! It makes no difference what kind of car you were driving, or if you are a liberal according to your bumper stickers! The law is the law whether you like it or not! Swallow your pride and apologize, you were the one with the attitude, not her! How many times have I read in your very column about poor drivers making poor choices on the roads. A red SUV, license beginning with RU4--- pulled clear from the right lane to the left turn lane, etc. etc. This time, TAG you’re it, an older model Toyota, license plate beginning with BM--- failure to signal! You know what BM stands for don’t you? That is what your June 30th column was! Suck it up buttercup, and just admit you were in the wrong.

The video of Ol Clark's interaction with Boone County law enforcement as well as the sheriff's response came across my Facebook feed today. All I can say is shame on you for the erroneous article regarding your contact. Anyone who watches the in-car video that the sheriff's department has released will realize that his recount of the contact is 100 percent bogus! In the age of false media stories and negative opinions of law enforcement his story is that much more reprehensible. I call on the Tribune to terminate Ol Clark immediately! Doubt this will make publication but we shall see.

I just got my bill for next year's Trib. I will pay it as soon as 'Ol "lying" Bill Clark admits that he lied in his column and any other columns he's written. But until I hear that admitted I can't get your paper — not with a bunch of lies between that and the police video. It's terrible.

I can't help but wonder how many other times Bill Clark has lied and distorted to defend his very biased liberal position. I think it's outrageous and I think the Tribune should fire him.

I realize that Ol' Clark probably was not happy that he got stopped by the police but the video makes it obvious that he was in error. These attacks on the police department don't need to be made. It's really obvious that what he's talking about is another case of fake news and we just don't need that even in Columbia, Missouri.

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